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County establishes Green Township Community Reinvestment Area
Summary
Commissioners approved a county-level Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) framework covering Green Township to permit case-by-case commercial and industrial tax abatements (not residential); agreements will require township and, when applicable, school approval.
The Board adopted Resolution 2026-0641 to create a Green Township Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) that establishes a framework for granting commercial and industrial tax-exemption agreements on a project-by-project basis.
County staff said the county CRA covers Green Township primarily for administrative reasons and will not be used for residential abatements. Each proposed CRA agreement will require separate approval by the county and, where applicable, township trustees and school districts; state law gives school districts approval authority for abatements exceeding 75% of the property tax bill.
The resolution sets maximum terms of up to 15 years and up to 100% exemption for qualifying commercial or industrial remodeling or new construction, with separate provisions for 'megaprojects' that could extend up to 30 years per statute. The board also created a Housing Officer and a Housing Council to administer and annually inspect CRA projects.
Green Township Trustee Allen Armstrong said the township is excited to partner with the county but noted a few provisions gave the township 'heartburn' and that trustees want the opportunity to negotiate protections on a per-project basis. Commissioners emphasized safeguards including monitoring, revocation authority for noncompliance, and required compensation agreements when appropriate.
The measure passed unanimously.
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